International Relations – Page 2 – Honolulu Sister Cities

August 6, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi attends Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

City and County of Honolulu Official Press Release HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Wednesday joined hundreds of international representatives and thousands of Japanese citizens at the Hiroshima Peace Park for a solemn ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony is… Continue reading August 6, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi attends Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

August 1, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi visits Shibuya City Office, Meiji Jingu on first day in Japan

City and County of Honolulu Official Press Release TOKYO, JAPAN — Mayor Rick Blangiardi began his first international Sister City visit as mayor on Friday with a full slate of meetings at the Shibuya City Office and a guided tour of the historic Meiji Jingu, a Shinto shrine located in the heart of the Tokyo… Continue reading August 1, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi visits Shibuya City Office, Meiji Jingu on first day in Japan

July 14, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi says goodbye to Consul General Lee Seo-Young

On July 14th, 2025, Mayor Blangiardi said goodbye to the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Lee Seo-Young who is going back to South Korea and retiring from public service. Mayor Blangiardi mentioned how great it was to work with Consul General Lee during his time in Honolulu and how much… Continue reading July 14, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi says goodbye to Consul General Lee Seo-Young

June 12 – Philippines Independence Day

The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts extends its warmest congratulations to the people of the Philippines as they celebrate their Independence Day on June 12. The City and County of Honolulu is lucky to have 7 Sister Cities in the Philippines: We have 7 Sister Cities: Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

June 10 – Celebrating Portugal Day: The Portuguese Legacy in Our Streets

June 10th marks Portugal Day, a celebration of Portuguese history, language, and global cultural impact. In Honolulu, several public spaces bear testimony to the vibrant contributions of the Portuguese community. Here are just a few places where Portugal’s legacy lives on: Azores Street – Punchbowl Named after the Azores Islands, this street honors the many… Continue reading June 10 – Celebrating Portugal Day: The Portuguese Legacy in Our Streets

June 6, 2025 – Mayor Hashimoto of Sakaimachi visits Honolulu Hale

Chief of Staff Andy Sugg had the pleasure to represent Mayor Blangiardi in a courtesy visit from Mayor Hashimoto of Sakaimachi. The two of them discussed tourism trends in Hawaiʻi and how sectors like government travel and the number of Japanese and Canadian tourists are still declining. Mayor Hashimoto mentioned several opportunities for collaboration such… Continue reading June 6, 2025 – Mayor Hashimoto of Sakaimachi visits Honolulu Hale

May 2, 2025 – Vice Mayor of Shibuya meets Chief of Staff in Honolulu Hale

Chief of Staff Andy Sugg had the pleasure to meet with Vice Mayor Kaoru Matsuzawa of Shibuya. They are standing in Honolulu Hale in front of the ‘Umeke Lā‘au created by Artist Meleanna Aluli Meyer. Vice Mayor Matsuzawa updated Chief of Staff Sugg on all of Shibuya’s future initiatives with Honolulu, including an exciting Hawaii-Japanese… Continue reading May 2, 2025 – Vice Mayor of Shibuya meets Chief of Staff in Honolulu Hale

May 1, 2025 – Republic of the Marshall Islands Constitution Day

On behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, we extend our warmest congratulations the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as they celebrate their Constitution Day on May 1. As neighbors in the Pacific and members of a diverse and vibrant island community here in Honolulu, we deeply value the… Continue reading May 1, 2025 – Republic of the Marshall Islands Constitution Day

Celebrate Micronesia Festival on May 3rd, 2025 at the Bishop Museum!

“Hosted in partnership with the Pacific Islands Development Program at East-West Center, the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and leaders from Micronesian communities across Hawai‘i, the event honors the rich traditions and contemporary expressions of the Republic of Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guåhan (Guam),… Continue reading Celebrate Micronesia Festival on May 3rd, 2025 at the Bishop Museum!

April 23, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi meets with Consul General Arman Talbo and Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon

Mayor Blangiardi, Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram and Chief of Staff Andy Sugg had a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Consul General of the Philippines, Mr. Arman R. Talbo, and Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon. Consul General Talbo mentioned 300,000 Filipinos live in Hawaiʻi, between 150,000 and 180,000 of them live on Oʻahu. It is also… Continue reading April 23, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi meets with Consul General Arman Talbo and Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon

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